The National Gallery Company won in the Best Heritage Site, Museum or Gallery category for its jewellery collection inspired by National Gallery paintings and exhibitions. The range, available online and at the National Gallery shop, includes luxury earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks and … more

Creative toys that epitomize the Maker Movement, innovative “smart” playthings, and toys that make a “splash” are among the top toy trends of 2015, according to experts at the U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA). The trade group announced this year’s hottest trends in toys and play during a … more

ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) continues to accelerate its licensing drive for the highly anticipated boys’ action adventure series Thunderbirds Are Go, with news today of digital developments ahead of the show’s broadcast debut this Spring … more

Continuing the Black History Month celebration, BET Networks returns with the eighth annual "The BET HONORS" to pay tribute to the contributions of legendary African Americans in the areas of education, theater, business and technology, music and innovation. Comedian Wayne Brady hosts the show … more

At its Annual General Meeting held earlier today, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced the election of three new members to the TIA Board of Directors for two-year terms of office expiring in February of 2017. Nominated to serve their first terms on the TIA Board were Kerry Cunnion … more

The equivalent of more than seven football fields filled with brand-new toys and games were unveiled in New York City this morning at the 112th North American International Toy Fair – the Western Hemisphere’s largest and most important toy show – taking place February 14-17, 2015 at the … more

Hundreds of global toy executives and guests gathered in New York City this evening to pay tribute to the toy industry’s best and brightest toys, games and individuals at the 15th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony … more

Smiley are delighted to announce a new collaboration with Soehnle that will launch to retail in summer 2015 and to the trade at Ambiente in Frankfurt from the 13th – 17th February 2015. Bringing together a brand synonymous for creating quality kitchen and bathroom wear together with the … more

Viacom Inc. today named Tom Gorke to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Sales and Business Development for Viacom Media Networks and BET Networks. In his role, Gorke will lead sales and new business efforts for all linear and digital distribution partnerships across BET, CMT … more

The recent Toy Fair has shown: Also 2015 will be characterized by the success of “Mia and me”. Not only will the target group be delighted with the highly anticipated season 2 (26 brand-new episodes by early summer 2015), but many new licensed products were presented to the professional audience … more

Rocket Licensing has been appointed as the exclusive UK and Eire agent for the Smurfs - one of the best-loved and best-known children’s brands of the last 50 years - by brand owner International Merchandising, Promotion & Services (IMPS) s.a. of Belgium … more

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The popular Purple Turtle is going digital. Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd. Is partnering with Playrific, Inc.,publishers of popular kids’ apps for leading and emerging brands, to bring the Purple Turtle brand’s beloved characters to life for digital kids. Playrific is creating and publishing the new Purple Turtle mobile app … more

Nickelodeon announced today the kickoff of its 2015 Nick Jr. Beyond the Backpack kindergarten readiness initiative geared to help parents and caregivers prepare their preschoolers for academic success. The campaign features Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Instant Mom) starring alongside beloved … more

With Princess Emmy – The Movie, Vic The Viking – The Movie and Blinky Bill – The Movie, film sales company Studio 100 Film will be showcasing extraordinary children and family oriented animation movies for international distribution at this year’s EFM 2015. Studio 100 Film is at Stand N° 24, under the umbrella … more

The Winx Club Musical Show debuted at Christmastime and is now touring major cities across Italy, receiving a rapturous reception from enthralled family audiences everywhere. Written by Winx Club-creator Iginio Straffi, the show celebrates ten years of magic, friendship and adventure. Audiences will be … more

Studio 100 International, part of the leading global family entertainment company, Studio 100 Group, is delighted to announce the promotion of Christophe Drevet from Consumer Products Director France to the position of International Consumer Products Director. Christophe will be responsible for … more

TLC are very proud to present you the first official The Smurfs Web Shop launched in Germany. Everybody is now able to buy the products from our licensees and is also able to jump into the blue world of The Smurfs. The concept of the web shop offers the customer a real shopping experience … more

BurdaIntermedia Merchandising (Burda) has been appointed as the German Licensing agent for Deer Little Forest, signalling the first major expansion into Europe for the growing preschool brand. Based in Munich, BurdaIntermedia Merchandising will represent all licensing rights in Germany, Austria and … more

The green heroes are featured in the current McDonald’s Happy meal promotion campaign, which will run until January 29. Kids can transform into their most favourite Turtle – Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael or Michelangelo – with a cool mask in the respective colour. The four brothers will soon return … more